Lauren Schenning Promoted to CWC Director of Human Resources
Lauren Schenning to Lead CWC’s HR Department
CWC is excited to announce the promotion of Lauren Schenning to CWC's Director of Human Resources!
In her new role, Lauren will lead our HR department, driving the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support our workforce and enhance our company culture. She will oversee all people-centered activities such as hiring, training, professional development, and coaching, as well as compliance, policy, employment law, compensation, and benefits.
Lauren with her fellow HR Team Members, Vanessa (left) and Jazmine (Right)
With a proven track record of success and exceptional leadership skills, Lauren has been an invaluable asset to our organization since joining as the Talent Acquisition Manager. She has consistently demonstrated her expertise in attracting top talent and cultivating a positive work environment. Her ability to align HR strategies with business objectives will significantly contribute to our continued growth and success.
Diverse Experience
Before joining CWC, Lauren most recently spent two years at HITT Contracting, and before that, she worked at JBG SMITH for 15 years, where she served as a Vice President within the Human Resources department. Throughout her career, Lauren has supported every facet of HR, including employee relations and performance management, recruiting and development, policy, data & analytics, and corporate diversity & inclusion efforts. Lauren has been a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) for more than ten years and is a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) member.
We are confident that under her leadership, our HR department will continue to thrive, supporting the professional growth of our employees and our overall success.
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